NEWARK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who fired several shots in the city’s Central Ward last week.
The ShotSpotter system detected gunfire in the 500 block of Mulberry Street at approximately 11:32 p.m. on Nov. 13.
Surveillance video captured the suspect firing several rounds before fleeing west on Emmet Street as a passenger in a white Dodge Charger, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.
The vehicle, which had a black stripe on the hood, a black roof, a black wing and a partial black design on the trunk, headed south on McCarter Highway from Murray Street.
The suspect wore dark-colored clothes and black, grey and white Retro Air Jordan sneakers.
No injuries were reported.
Officers canvassing the area located four 9mm shell casings.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is urged to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
